Treat Yourself with Pineapple Coconut Smoothies

I dont know about you, but I am definitely ready for summer already! And with all these juicy, sweet pineapples now available at the market, Im looking for lots of delicious ways to enjoy them. I love pina coladas, but hate the headache that they can bring on (lets be honest) after more than one. For that reason, I tend to save them for special beach vacations and parties. This smoothie, however, has all the flavor of the traditional poolside drink without the headache. I found that the best combination for coconut creaminess is the combination of yogurt and coconut milk. Coconut milk is pretty high in calories though, so I only used a tiny bit for that Caribbean flair. When you add fresh pineapple and tiny bit of sweetened flaked coconut to the mix, you have the perfect afternoon treat!

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Jenna Weber is half of the Fresh Tastes blog team. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in 2008 and, since then, has worked as a pastry chef, bread baker and freelance food editor. Currently, Jenna blogs full-time on EatLiveRun.com where her delicious daily recipes and quirky culinary musings appeal to thousands. She lives in Northern California and, when not in the kitchen, can usually be found on her yoga mat.